E Digital Camera EX-P600 User’s Guide Thank you for purchasing this CASIO Product. • Before using it, be sure to read the precautions contained in this User’s Guide. • Keep the User’s Guide in a safe place for future reference. • For the most up-to-date information about this product, visit the official Exilim Website at http://www.exilim.com/.
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) Camera Lithium battery (CR2025) Card Remote Controller * For card remote controller. Strap CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) USB Cable AV Cable Basic Reference * The shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
INTRODUCTION 22 Contents GETTING READY About This Manual ..................................................... 22 2 General Guide ............................................................ 23 INTRODUCTION Camera Unpacking .................................................................... 2 Monitor Screen Contents ........................................... 26 REC mode PLAY mode Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen Features ...............................................................
INTRODUCTION 54 BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 73 Recording an Image ................................................... 54 Aiming the Camera Recording an Image Recording Precautions About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor Screen OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Selecting the Focus Mode ......................................... 73 54 55 57 58 58 Using Auto Focus Using the Macro Mode Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus Using Pan Focus Using Focus Lock Previewing the Last Image Recorded ..................
INTRODUCTION Using Auto Bracketing ................................................ 95 Using Auto Bracketing with Exposure Selected as the Variable (AE Bracketing) Using Auto Bracketing with White Balance as the Variable (WB Bracketing) Using Auto Bracketing with the Focus Distance as the Variable (Focus Bracketing) Using Auto Bracketing with Non-configurable Variables (Multi Bracketing) Auto Bracketing Precautions REC Mode Camera Settings ....................................
INTRODUCTION 138 PLAYBACK 159 Basic Playback Operation ........................................ 138 Playing an Audio Snapshot DELETING FILES Deleting a Single File ............................................... 159 139 Deleting All Files ...................................................... 160 Zooming the Display Image ..................................... 140 Resizing an Image ................................................... 141 161 FILE MANAGEMENT Cropping an Image ......................
INTRODUCTION Configuring Power Down Image Settings ................ 170 Copying Files ........................................................... 186 Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method .................................................. 172 To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card 186 To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory 187 Using the Alarm ........................................................
INTRODUCTION Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Installing an Application Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) User Registration Exiting the Menu Application Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer .................................................................. 208 Memory Data ............................................................
INTRODUCTION • MultiMediaCard is a trademark of Infineon Technologies AG of Germany, and licensed to the MultiMediaCard Association (MMCA). • Acrobat and Acrobat Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. • The USB driver (mass storage) uses Phoenix Technologies Ltd. software. Compatibility Software Copyright C 1997 Phoenix Technologies Ltd., All Rights Reserved. • Other company, product and service names used herein may also be trademarks or service marks of others.
INTRODUCTION • Four auto bracketing modes (page 95) Configurable variables can be set up to record multiple versions of an image altering the exposure, white balance, or focus distance setting. Non-configurable variables create multiple versions of the same image using various filters and other settings. Features • 6 million effective pixels CCD provides 6.37 million total pixels of very highresolution that produces crisp, clear, prints and display images. • 2.
INTRODUCTION • World Time (page 176) A simple operation sets the current time for your current location. You can select from among 162 cities in 32 time zones. • Manual Assist (page 88) Follow the on-screen guidance when configuring manual exposure settings. • AE Lock (page 89) A simple operation locks exposure on a particular subject, helping to ensure that the image is focused the way you want.
INTRODUCTION • PRINT Image Matching II Compatible (page 196) Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them. • Voice Recording (page 114) Quick and easy recording of voice input. • After Recording (page 154) Adds audio to images after they are recorded.
INTRODUCTION • Bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands (page 222) Your camera comes bundled with Photo Loader, the popular application that automatically loads images from your camera to your PC. It also comes with Photohands, and application that makes image retouching quick and easy. Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the EX-P600. All references in this manual to “this camera” and “the camera” refer to the CASIO EX-P600 Digital Camera.
INTRODUCTION • Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s eyes. Intense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is fired too close to the eyes. This is especially true with young children. When using the flash, the camera should be at least one meter (3.3´) from the eyes of the subject. • Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock.
INTRODUCTION Test for proper operation before using the camera! Operating conditions • This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging from 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F). • Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. • Before using the camera to record important images, make sure you first record a number of test images and check the results to ensure that the camera is configured correctly and operating properly (page 20).
INTRODUCTION Condensation Lens and Phase Differential Sensor • When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or otherwise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunction of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to conditions that might cause condensation.
QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1. Charge the rechargeable litium ion battery (NP-40) 1 that comes with the camera (page 35). • Note that the shape of the charger unit depends on the area where you purchased the camera. • It takes about two hours to achieve a full charge. 1 2 2 [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp turns green when charging is complete. [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp turns green when charging is complete.
QUICK START GUIDE 2. Load the battery (page 38).
QUICK START GUIDE To configure display language and clock settings • Be sure to configure the following settings before using the camera to record images. (See page 51 for details.) 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Press [ ] to select the language you want. 1 3. Press [SET] to register the language setting. 4. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET]. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city you want, and then press [SET].
QUICK START GUIDE To record an image To view a recorded image Green operation lamp (See page 54 for details.) (See page 138 for details.) 1 2 4 12 10 1600 1200N IN ISO100 F2.8 1/1000 04/12 04/ 12/24 24 12:58 12 58 3 Focus frame 3 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode dial with 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. (Snapshot Mode). 3.
QUICK START GUIDE To delete an image (See page 159 for details.) 12 3 4, 5, 6 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Align the mode dial with 3. Press [EX (PLAY Mode). ]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want to delete. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete”. • To exit the image delete operation without deleting anything, select “Cancel”. 6. Press [SET] to delete the image.
GETTING READY GETTING READY ■ Button Operations This section contains information about things you need to know about and do before trying to use the camera. Button operations are indicated by the button name inside of brackets ([ ]). About This Manual ■ On-screen Text This section contains information about the conventions used in this manual. On-screen text is always enclosed by double quotation marks (“ ”).
GETTING READY General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera.
GETTING READY ■ Back E Viewfinder F Operation lamp G [ ](Focus) button H[ ] (Flash / Calendar) button I Mode dial F G H E T S R Q I J K L M PO N : PLAY Mode : Snapshot Mode : BESTSHOT Mode A : Aperture Priority AE Mode S : Shutter Speed Priority AE Mode M : Manual Exposure Mode : Movie Mode : Voice Recording Mode J [MENU] button K Strap ring L[ ](Self-timer / Remote Controller) button M [PREVIEW] button N [SET] button O [왖][왔][왗][왘] P [DISP] button Q Monitor Screen 24 R [EX ] (EX/Delete) button S [
GETTING READY ■ Bottom U V U Battery compartment cover V Tripod screw hole * Use this hole when attaching to a tripod.
GETTING READY Monitor Screen Contents The monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to keep you informed of the camera’s status. • Note that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen contents actually produced on the camera.
GETTING READY E 7 Metering mode indicator (Multi) (Center Weighted) (Spot) 8 Image size F 2816҂ 2112 pixels 2816 ҂ 1872 (3:2) pixels 2048 ҂ 1536 pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels 640 ҂ 480 pixels Movie Recording: recording time G H I 9 Memory Capacity (Remaining number of storable images) Movie Recording: Remaining recording time E Digital zoom indicator F ISO sensitivity 0 Image quality F: N: E: T: G Aperture value FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF H Shutter speed value • An out of range apert
GETTING READY ■ Exposure Panel 2 Shutter speed Use this item to adjust the shutter speed. • Applicable Modes: S Mode (shutter priority AE), M Mode (manual exposure) The exposure panel is an area in the lower right corner of the REC mode monitor screen that shows various adjustable parameters. You can also use the exposure panel to adjust exposure settings. Shutter speed 3 EV shift (exposure compensation value) Use this item to adjust the exposure compensation (EV shift) value.
GETTING READY ■ Ex Finder View 45 2 Focal distance 3 White balance indicator 4 Flash mode indicator 5 Focus mode indicator 6 ISO sensitivity 7 Manual focus icon 6 7 8 3 2 1 • This icon is displayed only when “MF (Manual Focus)” is selected as the focus mode. • If you use [왖] and [왔] to move the cursor to “ ” and then press [왗] or [왘], the Ex Finder view will disappear and the manual focus indicator (page 77) will appear.
GETTING READY PLAY mode 12 3 4 1 PLAY mode file type Snapshot Movie 5 6 7 8 Audio Snapshot Voice Recording 2 Image protection indicator 6 Image size 2816 ҂ 2112 pixels 2816 ҂ 1872 (3:2) pixels 2048 ҂ 1536 pixels 1600 ҂ 1200 pixels 1280 ҂ 960 pixels 640 ҂ 480 pixels Movie Playback: Elapsed play time 3 Folder number/File number 7 Date and time 4 Quality 8 Battery capacity F: N: E: T: 5 FINE NORMAL ECONOMY TIFF IMPORTANT! Built-in memory selected for data storage.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen • The Ex Finder view cannot be displayed in the Movie mode. In this case, a histogram is displayed in addition to normal display indicators. • The Ex Finder view cannot be displayed in the following modes: PLAY, Coupling Shot, Pre-shot. • You cannot turn off the monitor screen in the following modes: PLAY, BESTSHOT, Movie (standby).
GETTING READY ■ Histogram • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas of an image. The histogram lets you check exposure conditions as you record images. You can also display the histogram of a recorded image in the PLAY mode.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Indicator Lamps • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects. • A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be over-exposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered. • You may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration due to the limitations of EV shift.
GETTING READY Attaching the Strap Power Requirements Attach the strap to the strap ring as shown in the illustration. Your camera can operate on either battery power or AC power. • Battery One NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the first time (page 35).
GETTING READY ■ Attaching the Battery to the Rapid Charger Unit ■ To charge the battery Making sure that the positive and negative contacts are aligned correctly, affix the battery to the charger unit. Note that the battery will not charge properly if it is not positioned correctly on the charger unit. 1. Correctly positioning the positive and T + Inlet Type 35 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ negative terminals of the battery, attach the battery to the charger unit.
GETTING READY 2. Plug the charger unit into a household power NOTE outlet. • The bundled charger unit is designed for operation with any power supply in the range of 100V to 240V AC. Note, however, that the shape of the AC power cord plug varies according to country or geographic area.
GETTING READY NOTE • Charging battery while it is still warm immediately after removing it from the camera can result in only partial charging. Give battery time to cool before charging it. • Battery discharges slightly even when it is left without loading it into the camera. Because of this, it is recommended that you charge battery immediately before you need to use it. • The rechargeable battery used with this camera is specifically designed for use with digital cameras.
GETTING READY 2. While pulling the stopper in the direction To load the battery indicated by the arrow in the illustration, align the (–) mark on the battery with the (–) mark on the camera and slide the battery into the camera. 1. While pressing the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the camera, slide the cover in the direction indicated by the arrow, and then swing it open.
GETTING READY 3. Swing the battery compartment cover closed, To remove the battery and then slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow. 1. Open the battery compartment cover. 2. Pull the stopper in the direction indicated by the arrow. • This will cause the battery to come part way out of the slot. IMPORTANT! • Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. Stopper 3.
GETTING READY ■ If the camera works normally ■ Battery Life Guidelines The battery life guideline values given below indicate the amount of time under the conditions defined below the table, until power automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that the battery will provide the amount of service indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce battery life. 1. Continue using the camera until the current charge is used up, and then charge the battery.
GETTING READY Supported Battery: NP-40 (Rated Capacitance: 1230mAh) Storage Medium: SD Memory Card • The above values are based on a new battery starting from a full charge. Repeated charging shortens battery life. • Battery life is greatly affected by how much you use flash, zoom and other functions, and how long you leave power turned on.
GETTING READY ■ Low Battery Indicator Power Supply Precautions The following shows how the battery capacity indicator on the monitor screen changes as battery power is used. The indicator means that remaining battery power is low. Note that you will not be able to record images while the battery indicator is . Charge the battery immediately whenever either of these indicators appears. Note the following precautions when handling or using the battery and the charger unit.
GETTING READY • Should you ever notice leakage, strange odor, heat generation, discoloration, deformation, or any other abnormal condition while using, charging, or storing a battery, immediately remove it from the camera or charger unit and keep it away from open flame. • If the battery does not achieve full charge after the normal charging time has passed, stop charging. Continued charging creates the risk of overheating, fire, and explosion. • Battery fluid can damage your eyes.
GETTING READY ● BATTERY STORAGE PRECAUTIONS ● PRECAUTIONS DURING USE • Make sure you remove the battery when you do not plan to use the camera for a long time. A battery left in the camera discharges very small amounts of power even when power is turned off, which can lead to a dead battery or the need for longer charging before the next use. • Store the battery in a cool, dry place (20°C (68 °F) or lower).
GETTING READY ■ Charger Unit Precautions Using AC Power • Never plug the charger unit into an outlet whose voltage rating is different from that marked on the charger unit. Doing so creates the risk of fire, malfunction, and electric shock. • Never plug in or unplug the charger unit while your hands are wet. Doing so creates the risk of electric shock. • Do not plug the charger unit into an outlet or extension cord that is shared by other devices.
GETTING READY ■ AC Adaptor Precautions 3. Plug the AC power cord into an electrical outlet. • Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnecting the AC adaptor. • Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor, even if the camera has a battery installed. If you don’t, the camera will turn off automatically when you disconnect the AC adaptor. You also run the risk of damaging the camera whenever you disconnect the AC adaptor without first turning power off.
GETTING READY Turning the Camera On and Off Configuring Power Saving Settings Press the power button to turn the camera on and off. Pressing the power button to turn on the camera causes the green operation lamp to flash. Press the power button again to turn off the camera. You can configure the settings described below to conserve battery power. Power button Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for a specified amount of time in the REC mode.
GETTING READY ● See page 48 for information about how to use menus. To configure this feature: Select this setting: Sleep Sleep Auto Power Off Auto Power Off Using the On-screen Menus Pressing [MENU] displays menus on the monitor screen that you can use to perform various operations. The menu that appears depends on whether you are in the REC mode or the PLAY mode. The following shows an example menu procedure in the REC mode. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the currently 1.
GETTING READY ● Menu Screen Operations 2. Press [MENU]. When you want to do this: Do this: Move between tabs Press [ ] and [ ]. [MENU] Move from the tab to the settings Press [ ]. [SET] Move from the settings to the tab Press [ ]. Move between the settings Press [ ] and [ ]. Display the options available for a setting Press [ ] or press [SET]. Select an option Press [ ] and [ ]. Register an option selection and exit the menu screen Press [SET].
GETTING READY 3. Press [ ] or [ ] to select the tab you want, 6. Perform one of the following operations to and then press [SET] to move the selection cursor from the tab to the settings. apply the setting you configured. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the feature whose setting you want to configure, and then press [ ]. • Instead of pressing [ ], you could also press [SET]. Example: To select the “Size” item. To do this: Perform this key operation: Apply the setting and exit the menu screen.
GETTING READY IMPORTANT! Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings • Recording images without configuring the clock settings causes incorrect time information to be registered. Be sure to configure the clock settings before using the camera. • The camera’s clock settings are cleared whenever power is totally cut off. This can happen if the battery goes dead while the camera is not being supplied power by AC adaptor.
GETTING READY 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and To configure display language and clock settings [ ] to select the geographical area where you live, and then press [SET]. 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the language you want, and then press [SET]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the name of the city where you live, and then press [SET]. : Japanese English : English Français : French Deutsch : German Español : Spanish Italiano : Italian 5.
GETTING READY 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to 7. Set the current date change the date format setting, and then press [SET]. and the time. Example: December 24, 2004 To display the date like this: Select this format: 04/12/24 YY/MM/DD 24/12/04 DD/MM/YY 12/24/04 MM/DD/YY To do this: Do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Press [ ] and [ ]. Move the cursor between settings Press [ ] and [ ]. Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Press [DISP]. 8.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING BASIC IMAGE RECORDING This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. IMPORTANT! • Make sure your fingers or the strap does not block the flash, microphone or lens. • When aiming the camera, take particular care to ensure that your finger is not blocking the phase differential sensor. Recording an Image Aiming the Camera Flash Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 2. Align the mode dial Recording an Image (Snapshot with Mode). Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture values in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the camera’s builtin memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera. • When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page 182).
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING ● Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation 4. Press the shutter button half way to focus the image. • When you press the shutter button half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed and aperture values. The ISO sensitivity value also appears on the display at this time. • You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the green operation lamp.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. After making sure that the Recording Precautions image is focused properly, press the shutter button the rest of the way down to record. • The number of images that can be stored in memory depends on the image size and image quality setting you are using (page 70). • Never open the battery compartment cover while the green operation lamp is flashing.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING About Auto Focus About the REC Mode Monitor Screen • Auto Focus tends not to work well if the camera is moved during recording, or when recording the types of subjects listed below.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Deleting an Image on the Preview Screen Previewing the Last Image Recorded You can use the preview screen to delete the last image you recorded. Use the following procedure to preview the last image recorded, without leaving the current REC mode. IMPORTANT! 1. Press [PREVIEW] to • Note that the image delete operation cannot be undone. Make sure you really do not need an image before you delete it. display the last image recorded.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Orientation Sensor • To ensure proper operation of the orientation sensor, note the following points. — Keep the camera still during recording. Moving the camera while recording can cause missoperation of the orientation sensor. — When recording an image using portrait (vertical) orientation, make sure the camera is standing straight up, 90 degrees from horizontal. A sensor error may occur if the camera is angled more than about 20 degrees from vertical.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING — Miss-operation of the orientation sensor can also occur if the camera is angled towards the front or back. A sensor error may occur if the camera is angled more than about 60 degrees towards the front or back. ° 60 Using the Optical Viewfinder You can conserve battery power by turning off the camera’s monitor screen (page 31) and using the optical viewfinder to compose images.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using Zoom Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Optical Zoom Zoom out Zoom in The range of the optical zoom factor is shown below. Optical Zoom Factor Range: 1X to 4X 2. Compose the image, and then press the shutter button. 1. In the REC mode, shift the zoom controller to change the zoom factor. NOTES • The optical zoom factor also affects the lens aperture.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 5. Slide the zoom Digital Zoom Digital zoom indicator controller towards (Telephoto)/ to change the zoom factor. Digital zoom is activated after you reach the maximum optical zoom factor (4X). It enlarges the part of the image at the center of the image screen. The range of the digital zoom factor is shown below. • When zoom reaches maximum optical zoom, it stops momentarily.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT! Using the Flash • Digital zoom is disabled whenever the monitor screen is turned off (page 31). • Using digital zoom can cause degradation of the recorded image. Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Press [ ] to select the flash mode. • Each press of [ ] cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the monitor screen.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING To do this: Have the flash fire automatically when required (Auto Flash) ■ About Red-eye Reduction Select this setting: Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the retina of the eye.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Unit Status Changing the Flash Intensity Setting You can find out the current flash unit status by pressing the shutter button half way and checking the monitor screen and red operation lamp. Perform the following steps to change the flash intensity setting. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Use [왗] and [왘] to select the “REC” tab. The indicator is also shown on the monitor screen when the flash unit is ready to fire. 3.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Flash Precautions Flash • Using flash in combination with another light source (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can result in abnormal image colors. Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness. • You may not be able to achieve the desired results using a flash if the subject is too close or too far away.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Self-timer The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second or 10second delay of the shutter release after you press the shutter button. A Triple Self-timer feature lets you perform three consecutive self-timer operations to record three images. 1.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 3. After preparation is complete, the indicator “1sec” appears on the monitor screen, and another image is recorded one second later. NOTES • The “2 sec” self-timer setting is best when shooting with a slow shutter speed, because it helps to avoid blurring of images due to hand movement. • The following functions are not available for use in combination with the Triple Self-timer.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you Specifying Image Size and Quality want, and then press [SET]. You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording. 2816 x 2112 : 2816 x 1872 (3:2) : 2048 x 1536 : 1600 x 1200 : 1280 x 960 : 640 x 480 : To specify the image size “Image size” is the size of the image, expressed as the number of vertical and horizontal pixels. A “pixel” is one of the many tiny dots that make up the image.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • The above paper sizes are all approximate values when printing at a resolution of 200 dpi (dots per inch). Use a larger setting when you want to print at a higher resolution or when you plan to produce a larger size print. • Selecting the “2816 x 1872 (3:2)” image size records images with a 3:2 (vertical : horizontal) aspect ratio, which is optimal for printing on paper with an aspect ratio of 3:2.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING NOTE IMPORTANT! • The following are guidelines for selecting image quality. To get this: Select this setting: Image recording without compression TIFF High image quality and memory capacity Fine Normal image quality and memory capacity Normal Low image quality and memory capacity Economy • Actual file size depends on the type of image you record. This means that the remaining image capacity noted on the monitor screen may not be exactly accurate (pages 26, 243).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This section describes other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. To set up the camera to do this: Select this setting: Focus automatically (Auto Focus) None Perform close-up focus (Macro) Fix the focal distance (Pan Focus) Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of five different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, Manual, and Pan Focus.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using Auto Focus When you see this: It means this: As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Green focus frame Green operation lamp The image is focused. Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp The image is not in focus. Range: Approximately 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Specifying the Auto Focus Area You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus Mode and the Macro Mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the “REC” tab, select “AF Area”, and then press [왘]. 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the Auto Focus area you want, and then press [SET].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Spot • Multi Using the Macro Mode The Macro mode lets you focus automatically on close up subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter button down half way. The following is the focus range in the Macro mode. Focus frame Range: Approximately 10cm to 50cm (3.9˝ to 19.7˝) at wide angle Approximately 40cm to 50cm (15.6˝ to 19.7˝) at telephoto Focus frame • Free 1. Keep pressing [ ] until the focus mode indicator shows “ ”. 2. Record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus The Infinity mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. With the Manual Focus mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the Macro mode for two optical zoom factors. 1. Keep pressing [ ] until the focus mode indicator shows “ Optical Zoom Factor ”. 2. Record the image. Approximate Focus Range 1X 10cm (3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While watching the Using Pan Focus image on the monitor screen, use [왗] and [왘] to focus. You can use Pan Focus in the Movie Mode (page 111) to fix focus at a preset distance, so Auto Focus is not performed during movie recording. 1. Enter the Movie Mode (page 111). Manual focus position To do this: Do this: Focus in on the subject Press [왗]. Focus out on the subject Press [왘].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. When the image is composed the way you Using Focus Lock want, press the shutter button the rest of the way to record it. Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode ( ). NOTE • Locking the focus also locks the exposure. 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) change the exposure compensation value, and then press [SET]. Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, or a subject that is against a dark background. • Pressing [SET] registers the displayed value. EV Shift Range: –2.0EV to +2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. Adjusting White Balance The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (daylight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, so the colors of an image appear more natural. 4. Record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [왖] and [왔] to select the setting you NOTES want, and then press [SET]. When shooting under these conditions: Normal conditions • When “Auto” is selected for the white balance setting, the camera reads the color of the subject and automatically corrects the color balance. Certain subject colors and lighting conditions can cause problems for the camera as it tries to read the color.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Point the camera at a white paper or similar Adjusting White Balance Manually object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter button. Certain complex light sources or other environmental conditions can make it impossible to obtain good results when “Auto” or one of the fixed light source settings is selected for white balance.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Available Aperture Settings Specifying the Exposure Mode Aperture value* You can use the mode dial to select the exposure mode, which controls the aperture and shutter speed settings used during image recording. A Mode : Aperture Priority AE S Mode : Shutter Speed Priority AE M Mode : Manual Exposure Depth of Field Small Shallow Deep * The above values are full wide angle optical zoom. Aperture values are different at other optical zoom settings. 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Press the shutter button half way. Using Shutter Speed Priority AE • This causes the camera to configure shutter speed automatically in accordance with the aperture value you selected. Then it focuses the image. When S Mode (shutter speed priority AE) is selected as the exposure mode, the camera adjusts the aperture automatically in accordance with a fixed shutter speed specified by you. You should specify a shutter speed in accordance with how much your subject is moving.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the mode dial 3. Press the shutter button half way. with “S” (Shutter Speed Priority). • This causes the camera to configure the aperture value automatically in accordance with the shutter speed you selected. Then it focuses the image. Shutter speed • The shutter speed and aperture values on the monitor screen will turn amber when you press the shutter button half way if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed. EV shift 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the mode dial Setting Exposure Settings Manually with “M” (Manual). In the M mode (manual exposure), you can adjust shutter speed and aperture manually. • Available Aperture Settings Aperture value* Depth of Field Wide Small F2.8, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.6, 6.3, 7.1, 8.0 Shallow Aperture value Shutter speed Deep * The above values are full wide angle optical zoom. Aperture values are different at other optical zoom settings. 2. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “F *.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using Manual Assist On-screen Guidance • The shutter speed displayed in the A mode and the aperture value displayed in the S mode are rough approximations only. Because of this, these settings may be slightly different from the settings that appear when you press the shutter button half way (which are more precise).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Exposure Mode Recording Precautions Using Auto Exposure Lock (AE Lock) • You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want when recording an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happens, use the M mode (manual exposure) to adjust the aperture or shutter speed manually. • You can select the “BULB” setting in the S mode (shutter speed priority AE) or M mode (manual exposure).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Press [AE-L]. • This fixes the exposure settings (aperture and shutter speed), and displays “AE-L” on the monitor screen. • The AE Lock is released by pressing [AE-L] again or by changing to another mode. IMPORTANT! • If AE Lock is already in effect, you can re-execute it by pressing [AE-L] once to release AE Lock, and then pressing [AE-L] again to perform a new AE Lock operation. • Continuous shutter recording is always performed with AE Lock.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Normal Speed Continuous Shutter Mode Using a Continuous Shutter Mode You can configure the camera to record only a single snapshot each time the shutter button is pressed, or to keep recording as long as the shutter button remains depressed. You can select from among three different continuous shutter modes. • Normal speed continuous shutter mode This mode records images as long as you keep the shutter button depressed.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Using the High Speed Continuous Shutter Mode • You can also select a continuous shutter mode by holding down [ BKT], selecting the mode you BKT]. want with [왖] and [왔], and then releasing [ The high speed continuous shutter mode provides higher speed recording than the normal speed coutinuous shutter mode. • Recording Speed: Three images per second (The interval between shots is longer when shooting at slow shutter speeds) • Maximum Number of Shots: 6 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! 25-shot Stop Action Images (Using the Multi Continuous Shutter Mode) • Nothing is displayed on the monitor screen while recording is in progress. The multi continuous shutter mode records 25 stop-action shots at high speed and combines them into a single image. 1. In the REC mode, press [ BKT]. 2. Use [왖] and [왔] to select “ ”, and then press [SET]. • This causes “ ” to appear on the monitor screen. 3. Press the shutter button once to record.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Continuous Shutter Precautions • Note with the above procedure, you do not need to keep the shutter button depressed. • The size of the 25-shot images is 1600 x 1200 pixels. Continuous shutter cannot be used when any one of the following conditions exists.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Non-configurable Auto Bracketing Variables Using Auto Bracketing There are six non-configurable auto bracketing variables. • Filter 1 • Filter 2 • Portrait • Sharpness • Saturation • Contrast Auto bracketing lets you select a single particular setting as a variable, and then record a series of images, each of which uses a different setting for the variable you selected. You can then select the image(s) you want to keep.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of Using Auto Bracketing with Exposure Selected as the Variable (AE Bracketing) images you want to record. • You can specify either three images or five images. With AE bracketing, you can specify recording of three images or five images each of which is recorded with a different Auto Exposure setting. You can also specify the range of change for the exposure value (shift range).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the shift range. Using Auto Bracketing with White Balance as the Variable (WB Bracketing) 5. When the settings are the way you want, With WB bracketing, you can specify recording of three images or five images, each of which is recorded with a different white balance setting. As the white balance setting changes, the image takes on a more reddish or bluish tinge. You can also specify the range of change for the white balance setting (shift range).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the shift range. Using Auto Bracketing with the Focus Distance as the Variable (Focus Bracketing) 5. When the settings are the way you want, press [SET]. With Focus bracketing, you can specify recording of three images or five images, each of which is recorded using a different focus distance setting. You can also specify the range of change for the focus distance (shift range). • You can specify the shift range you want for focus bracketing 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the non- Using Auto Bracketing with Nonconfigurable Variables (Multi Bracketing) configurable variable you want, and then press [SET]. There are six non-configurable auto bracketing variables. • Filter 1 (five images) • Filter 2 (five images) • Portrait (three images) • Sharpness (three images) • Saturation (three images) • Contrast (three images) • This causes the “MB” indicator to appear on the monitor screen. 4.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Auto Bracketing Precautions Previewing Images Recorded with High Speed Continuous Shutter or Auto Bracketing • Auto bracketing cannot be used when any one of the following conditions exists. — When TIFF is selected for the image resolution (page 71) — When “BULB” is selected for the shutter speed (pages 85, 87) — During Coupling Shot or Pre-shot recording (pages 107, 109) • The flash is disabled while auto bracketing is being used.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the IMPORTANT! selection boundary to the image you want to view, and then press [SET] to display the selected image. • Pressing [PREVIEW] after a normal speed, multi continuous shutter mode, or single-image operation displays the last image recorded only.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the delete operation Deleting an Image on the Preview Screen you want. You can use the preview screen to delete images recorded with the high-speed continuous shutter mode or auto bracketing. IMPORTANT! • Note that image deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete an image, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need an image anymore before you delete it.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the mode dial Using the BESTSHOT Mode with Selecting one of the 25 BESTSHOT scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. ■ Example Sample Scene • Portrait . • This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene. • Scenery 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the sample scene you want, and then press [SET]. 3. Record the image. IMPORTANT! • Night Scene • Sample scene number 4 is Coupling Shot scene (page 107).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • You can change the camera settings that are made when you select a BESTSHOT scene. Note, however, that the BESTSHOT settings revert to their defaults when you select another BESTSHOT scene, change the recording mode, or turn off the camera. • Noise reduction processing is performed automatically when you are recording a night scene, fireworks, or other image that requires slow shutter speeds. Because of this, it takes longer to record images at lower shutter speeds.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to NOTES display the image whose setup you want to register as a BESTSHOT scene. • The following are the settings that are included in a BESTSHOT Mode user setup: focus mode, EV shift value, filter, metering mode, white balance mode, flash intensity, sharpness, saturation, contrast, flash mode, ISO sensitivity, and aperture and shutter speed. • Note that images recorded with this camera only can be used to create a BESTSHOT user setup.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ To delete a BESTSHOT user setup 1. Align the mode dial with . • This enters the BESTSHOT mode and displays a sample scene. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to display the user setup you want to delete. 3. Press [EX ] to delete the user setup. • You can also delete a user setup by using your computer to delete its file in the “SCENE” folder in the camera’s built-in memory (page 210).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) • Combined Images The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. Coupling Shot is available in the BESTSHOT mode (page 103).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Press the shutter button to record the left side 6. When everything is aligned correctly, record of the image. the right side of the image. • The focus, exposure, white balance, zoom, and flash settings are fixed for this type of image. IMPORTANT! • Coupling Shot temporarily uses file memory to store data. You may get an error during Coupling Shot recording if there is not enough file memory available to store the required data.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Freeze the background on the monitor screen. Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process. 1. You compose the background you want and press the shutter button, which causes a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the monitor screen. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the mode dial with 5. When everything is aligned correctly, record . the image. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Pre-shot”, and then • This records the image composed on the monitor screen in step 4. The reference background image is not recorded. press [SET]. 3. Freeze the background on the monitor screen. • Though a semi-transparent image of the background appears on the monitor screen in step 4, the background image is not saved in memory at this time.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Point the camera at Using the Movie Mode You can record movies with audio. A single movie can be as long as available memory capacity allows. • Movie recording continues as long as remaining memory capacity allows, or until you stop it by pressing the shutter button again. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group. • Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels • Movie File Size: Approximately 300KB/second.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. When movie recording is complete, the movie — The camera focuses automatically whenever you have Auto Focus (page 74) or Macro ( ) selected as the focus mode. Note that the confirmation tone that sounds during the Auto Focus operation will be recorded in the audio. If you do not want confirmation tones in your audio, keep Pan Focus (PF) as the focus mode, or select Manual Focus (MF) and manually focus the image before starting your recording.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. Recording Audio 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Audio Snap”, Adding Audio to a Snapshot and then press [ ]. You can add audio to a snapshot after you record it. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “On” and then • Image Format: JPEG JPEG is an image format that provides efficient data compression. The file extension of a JPEG file is “.JPG”. press [SET]. • This enters the Audio Snapshot Mode and display a indicator.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Press the shutter button to start audio Recording Your Voice recording. The Voice Recording Mode provides quick and easy recording of your voice. • The green operation lamp flashes as recording is performed. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ Audio Recording Precautions 2. Press the shutter button to start voice recording. • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen and the green operation lamp flashes as recording is performed. • Pressing [DISP] during voice recording turns off the monitor screen.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE REC Mode Camera Settings • You can also configure the settings listed below. See the referenced pages for more information. — Size (page 70) — Quality (page 71) — White Balance (page 83) — AF Area (page 75) — Audio Snap (page 113) — Flash Intensity (page 66) — Digital Zoom (page 63) The following are the settings you can make before recording an image using a REC mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Specifying ISO Sensitivity • Under certain conditions, a high shutter speed in combination with a high ISO sensitivity setting can cause digital noise to appear inside of an image. For clean, good-quality images, use the lowest ISO sensitivity setting possible. • Using a high ISO sensitivity setting along with the flash to shoot a nearby subject may result in improper illumination of the subject.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Selecting the Auto Focus (AF) Mode • Use of Continuous AF performs focus non-stop, so battery power runs down faster than with Hybrid AF. • Be sure to use Contrast AF whenever you have a telephoto conversion, wide angle conversion, or close-up lens installed (page 135). Note that Contrast AF is slower to focus than Hybrid AF. Use the following procedure to change the AF mode. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Center Weighted: Center weighted metering measures light concentrating on the center of the focus area. Use this metering method when you want to exert some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera. Selecting the Metering Mode Use the following procedure to specify multi (multi pattern) metering, spot metering, or center weighted metering as the metering mode. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using the Filter Function • When “Multi” is selected as the metering mode, certain procedures cause the metering mode setting to change automatically as described below. • Changing the exposure compensation setting (page 80) to a value other than 0.0 changes the metering mode setting to “Center Weighted.” The metering mode changes back to “Multi” when you return the exposure compensation setting to 0.0.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Outline Sharpness Specifying Color Saturation Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines. Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Sharpness”, and 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Saturation”, and then press [ ]. then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Contrast Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording. You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Contrast”, and then press [ ]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning Image Review On and Off Assigning Functions to the [ ] and [ ] Keys Image review displays an image on the monitor screen as soon as you record it. Use the following procedure to turn image review on and off. A “key customization” feature lets you configure the [ ] and [ ] keys so they change camera settings whenever they are pressed in the REC mode.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS When you want to assign this function to [ ] and [ ] keys: Select this: EV shift • [ ] decreases compensation, [ ] increases compensation (page 80). EV Shift White balance setting • [ ] and [ ] cycle through white balance settings (page 81). White Balance ISO sensitivity • [ ] and [ ] cycle through ISO sensitivity settings (page 117). ISO Metering mode • [ ] and [ ] cycle through metering modes (page 119). Metering AF Area • [ ] and [ ] cycle through AF areas (page 75).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Function On Auto Focus*1 Auto White Balance Auto ISO Auto AF Area Spot Metering Cont./BKT Setting when camera is turned off 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the item you want to change, and then press [ ]. 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you Multi Normal Digital Zoom On Zoom Position*2 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the “Memory” tab. want, and then press [SET]. 1 Shot Flash Intensity MF Position 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU].
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Resetting the Camera • If you change the BESTSHOT mode sample scene selection or if you turn off the camera while it is in the BESTSHOT mode, the camera’s setup (except for “Zoom Position”) will be configured according to the BESTSHOT sample scene settings when you turn it back on again. This is true, regardless of mode memory on/off settings.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE Using the Shortcut Menu • You can also configure a setting by holding down [EX ], selecting the item you want with [ ] and [ ], and then changing the setting with [ ] and [ ]. The setting is applied when you release [EX ]. Pressing [EX ] displays a shortcut menu that you can use to configure white balance, ISO sensitivity, metering, and AF area settings. 1. In the REC mode, press [EX ]. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Loading the Battery Using the Card Remote Controller for Recording You need to load a lithium battery (CR2025) into the card remote controller before you can use it to control the camera. You can use the card remote controller that comes with the camera when recording. By mounting the camera on a tripod and using the remote shutter release, you can eliminate the chance of blurred images due to accidental hand movement. 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Wipe the surfaces of the battery with a soft, Before Using the Card Remote Controller for Recording dry cloth, and then place it onto the battery holder so its positive , side is facing upwards (so you can see it). Be sure to perform the following steps before using the card remote controller for recording. 1. In the REC mode, use [ ] to select the card remote controller mode you want to use.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using the Card Remote Controller • The “ 2s ” setting is useful when you want to be part of the image you are recording. The delay gives you time to look at the camera after operating the remote controller. • The remote controller can be used in the PLAY mode and the Voice Recording Mode, regardless of the Triple Self-timer setting. Point the signal emitter on the remote controller at the camera’s signal receiver (front or side), and perform the operation you want.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Installing a conversion lens on the camera can cause the signal receiver on the front of the camera to become blocked. Point the card remote controller at the signal receiver on the side of the camera in this case (page 135). IMPORTANT! • Any one of the following conditions can reduce the range for remote controller operations.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Using an External Flash • Some flash performance may be lost when using a ring flash or other type of unit with a long flash time. • The aperture value and ISO sensitivity available with some flash units may not match the values supported by your camera. In such a case, make adjustments in the aperture setting of the external flash and the camera until proper brightness is achieved.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When attaching an external flash unit to the camera, you should also purchase and install a gripped bracket that can be secured to the camera’s tripod hole. Attaching an External Flash Unit IMPORTANT! • Always make sure that the external flash unit is turned off before attaching it to or detaching it from the camera. Leaving the flash unit on can cause it to fire unexpectedly. 2. Turn on camera power and make the required camera settings.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Turn on the external flash unit, and set it up • Close up images often tend to be overexposed. If you are having overexposure problems, try adjusting the aperture and ISO sensitivity settings of the external flash unit and the camera. You can also try using the camera’s built in flash to correct for overexposure. • Note that the camera’s built in flash fires whenever its Flash Mode setting is something other than (Off).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ● Wide Angle Focal Distance: 0.7X the focal distance of the camera Canon Wide Converter WC-DC58N Using a Conversion Lens or Filter Installing the optionally available Conversion Lens Adaptors (LU-60A) on the camera makes it possible to use a recommended conversion lens or close-up lens, or a commercially available filter for recording. Wide Converter (WC-DC58N) • The Conversion Lens Adaptors (LU-60A) includes a TELE CONVERTER ADAPTOR and a WIDE CONVERTER ADAPTOR.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Installing a Conversion Lens or Close-up Lens ■ Conversion Lens and Close-up Lens Precautions A conversion lens provides your camera with telephoto or wide angle capabilities. A close-up lens enables macro photography. • Be sure to install the TELE CONVERTER ADAPTOR or WIDE CONVERTER ADAPTOR before installing a conversion lens or close-up lens.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • The wide angle conversion lens may cause distortion of an image. • When using a close-up lens, be sure to set the focus (Macro mode, page 76). Proper focus of a mode to close-up image is not possible with any other focus mode. Installing a Filter This camera supports use of commercially available 58mm filters. IMPORTANT! ■ Optical Zoom Precautions • Be sure to install the TELE CONVERTER ADAPTOR before installing a filter.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 3. Use [ ] (forward) or [ ] (back) to scroll You can use the camera’s built-in monitor screen to view images after you record them. through files on the monitor screen. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory. NOTES 1. Press the power Power button • Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls images at high speed.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing an Audio Snapshot • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. Perform the steps below to display an audio snapshot indicator) and play its audio. (indicated by a 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] until the image you want is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This plays back the audio that accompanies the displayed image. • You can perform the following operations while audio is playing.
PLAYBACK 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to shift the image Zooming the Display Image up, down, left, or right. Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to eight times its normal size. 4. Press [MENU] to return the image to its original size. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display IMPORTANT! the image you want. • You cannot enlarge a movie image.
PLAYBACK 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you Resizing an Image want, and then press [SET]. You can use the following procedure to change a snapshot image to one of the three sizes. 1600 x 1200-pixel UXGA size 1280 x 960-pixel SXGA size 640 x 480-pixel VGA size • VGA is the optimum image size for attachment to e-mail messages or incorporation into Web pages. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Resize”, and then press [ ]. 3.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Cropping an Image • Resizing an image creates a new file that contains the image in the size you select. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • Images smaller than 640 x 480 pixels cannot be resized. • An image recorded using the 2816 x 1872 (3:2) pixel size cannot be resized. • Note that you can resize snapshots recorded with this camera only. • If the message “This function is not supported for this file.
PLAYBACK 5. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the IMPORTANT! cropping boundary up, down, left, or right until the area of the image you want to extract is within the boundary. • Cropping an image creates a new file that contains the cropped image. The file with the original image also remains in memory. • The smaller the image, the more limited is the size of the cropping boundary. • You cannot resize the cropping boundary for an image that is 640 x 480 pixels.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Checking the Focus of a Recorded Image • You can use the above procedure to check the focus of snapshots and audio snapshots only. • You cannot check the focus of images recorded by any other camera model. You can use the following procedure to enlarge a recorded image to check its focus. 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the image whose focus you want to check. 2. Press [PREVIEW].
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing a Movie • You cannot repeat play a movie. To play a movie more than once, repeat the steps of the above procedure. • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. Use the following procedure to play back a movie that was recorded in the movie mode. 1. In the PLAY mode, Movie icon press [ ] and [ ] to scroll through images until the movie you want to play is displayed. 2. Press [SET]. • This start playback of the movie.
PLAYBACK Example: When there are 20 images in memory, and Image 1 is displayed first Displaying the 9-image View The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 1. In the PLAY mode, shift the zoom controller towards 18 19 6 7 8 15 16 17 20 1 2 9 10 11 18 19 20 3 4 5 12 13 14 1 2 3 . 3.
PLAYBACK Selecting a Specific Image in the 9image View Displaying the Calendar Screen Use the following procedure to display a 1-month calendar. While the calendar is on the display, you can select a date, which displays the first image recorded on that date. This helps to make it easy to find the images you want. 1. Display the 9-image view. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and Selection boundary [ ] to move the selection boundary up, down, left, or right until it is located at the image you want to view. 1.
PLAYBACK • Pressing [ ] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the top line of the calendar causes the previous month to appear. Playing a Slide Show Slide Show automatically plays back images in sequence at a fixed interval. • Pressing [ ] while the date selection cursor is located anywhere in the bottom line of the calendar causes the next month to appear. • To exit the calendar screen, press [MENU] or [DISP].
PLAYBACK 3. Configure the slideshow settings. IMPORTANT! • Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button operation, or hold down the button until the image stops. • When the slideshow comes to a movie file, it plays the movie once and advances to the next file. • When the slideshow comes to a movie or voice recording file, it plays the audio once and then advances to the next file.
PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow images ■ Selecting a Particular Image for a Slideshow 1. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Images”, and then When you select “One image” as the slideshow type, the slide show displays only one image, without changing it. press [ ]. 1. Select “One image”, and then press [ ]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images want, and then press [SET].
PLAYBACK To specify the slideshow time To set the slideshow interval 1. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Time”. 1. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Interval”. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the time setting 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the interval setting you want, and then press [SET]. you want, and then press [SET]. • You can specify a time in the range of 1 to 60 minutes. • You can specify “MAX”, or a value in the range of 1 to 30 seconds as the interval.
PLAYBACK 5. After you are finished configuring settings, Rotating the Display Image press [MENU] to exit the setting screen. Use the following procedure to rotate the image 90 degrees and register the rotation information along with the image. After you do this, the image is always displayed in its rotated orientation. IMPORTANT! • You cannot rotate an image that is protected. To rotate such an image, first unprotect it.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Using Image Roulette • Image Roulette does not play movie files or display voice recording images. • Image Roulette is disabled when there is only one snapshot image available. • Note that Image Roulette works only with images recorded with this camera. Image Roulette may not operate properly when other types of images are in memory. • If you do not start another Image Roulette operation for about one minute after the final image appears, the camera enters its normal PLAY mode.
PLAYBACK 1. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll Adding Audio to a Snapshot through snapshots until the one to which you want to add audio is displayed. The “after-recording” feature lets you add audio to snapshots after they are recorded. You can also re-record an audio image (one with a icon on it). 2. Press [MENU]. • Audio Format: WAVE/ADPCM recording format This is the Windows standard format for audio recording. The file extension of a WAVE/ADPCM file is “.WAV”. 3.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! To re-record audio Microphone • Keep the microphone on the front of the camera pointed at the subject. • Take care that you do not block the microphone with your fingers. • Good recording results are not possible when the camera is too far from the subject. • Operating camera buttons during recording can cause button noise to be included in the audio. • The (Audio) icon appears on the monitor screen after audio recording is complete.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Playing Back a Voice Recording File • Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. • If your recording has index marks (page 114) inside it, you can jump to the index mark before or after the current playback location by pausing playback and then pressing [ ] or [ ]. Next, press [SET] to resume playback from the index mark position. Perform the following steps to play back a voice recording file. 1.
PLAYBACK AV cable Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen You can display recorded images on a TV screen and even use a TV screen to compose images before you record them. To display camera images on a TV, you need a television equipped with a video input terminal, and the AV cable that comes with the camera. TV 1. Connect one end the AV cable that comes Video input terminal with the camera to the camera’s [USB/AV] port, and the other end to the video input terminal of the TV.
PLAYBACK Selecting the Video Input System You can select either NTSC or PAL for the video output system to match the system of the TV you are using. 1. In the REC mode or PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Video Out”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. If you are using a TV designed for use in this area: Select this setting: U.S.
DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Deleting a Single File Perform the following steps when you want to delete a single file. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially when deleting all files, make sure you check all the files you have stored before proceeding. • A protected file cannot be deleted.
DELETING FILES IMPORTANT! Deleting All Files • If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the message “This function is not supported for this file.” appears when you try to delete it. The following procedure deletes all unprotected files currently in memory. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [EX ]. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All Files Delete”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes”. • To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “No”. 4.
FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion and store the files you want in the camera’s built-in memory. Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next serially numbered folder to be created. Folder names are generated as shown below. Example: Name of the 26th file Folders CIMG0026.
FILE MANAGEMENT 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to Protecting Files select “On”, and then press [SET]. Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted (page 159). You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. • A file that is protected is indicated by the mark. To protect a single file • To unprotect a file, select “Off” in step 4, and then press [SET]. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 5. Press [MENU] to exit the menu screen. 2.
FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory Using the FAVORITE Folder You can copy scenery shots, photos of your family, or other special images from a file storage folder (page 209) to the FAVORITE folder in built-in memory (page 209). Images in the FAVORITE folder are not displayed during normal playback, so it helps to keep your personal image private as you carry them around. FAVORITE folder images are not deleted when you change memory cards, so you can always keep them on hand. 1.
FILE MANAGEMENT 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to NOTES select “Save”, and then press [SET]. • Copying an image file with the above procedure creates a 320 x 240-pixel QVGA-size image in the FAVORITE folder. • A file copied into the FAVORITE folder is automatically assigned a file name that is a serial number. Though the serial number starts from 0001 and can go as high as 9999, the actual upper end of the range depends on built-in memory capacity.
FILE MANAGEMENT NOTE To display a file in the FAVORITE folder • Holding down [ ] or [ ] scrolls images at high speed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and IMPORTANT! then press [ ]. • Note that a FAVORITE folder is created in the camera’s built-in memory only. No FAVORITE folder is created on a memory card when you use one.
FILE MANAGEMENT IMPORTANT! To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder • You cannot use the delete operations on page 159 to delete images from the FAVORITE folder. Performing the memory format operation (page 180), however, does delete FAVORITE folder files. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. 4. Press [EX ]. 5.
FILE MANAGEMENT To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Favorites”, and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Show”, and then press [SET]. 4. Press [EX ]. 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All Files Delete”, and then press [SET]. IMPORTANT! • You cannot use the delete operations on page 159 to delete images from the FAVORITE folder.
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting, and Configuring Sound Settings then press [SET]. You can configure different sounds to play whenever you turn on the camera, press the shutter button half-way or all the way, or perform a key operation. To configure sound settings To do this: Select this setting: Select a built-in sound Sound 1 through Sound 5 Turn off the sound Off NOTE 1.
OTHER SETTINGS To set the volume level Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen You can specify an image you recorded as the startup screen image, which causes it to appear on the monitor screen for about two seconds whenever you turn on the camera in the REC mode. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Sounds”, and then press [ ]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Volume”. 2.
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Configuring Power Down Image Settings • You can select any one of the following types of image as the startup image. — The camera’s built-in startup image — A snapshot you recorded with the camera — An audio snapshot you recorded with the camera • The snapshot image that you select as the startup image is stored in a special memory location called “startup image memory”. Only one image can be stored in startup image memory at one time.
OTHER SETTINGS 3. Change the name of the file to one of the IMPORTANT! following. • Only a snapshot (JPEG) or movie (AVI) file can be used as the power down image. • Note that the Power Down Image feature works only with images recorded with this camera. The Power Down Image feature may not operate properly when another type of image is specified as the power down image. • Formatting the camera’s Flash memory deletes the power down image (page180).
OTHER SETTINGS ■ To cancel Power Down Image settings Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method 1. Use the USB cable to connect the camera to Use the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names (page 161). your computer (page 198). 2. Change the name of the current power down 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press image from ENDING.JPG or ENDING.AVI to something else, or delete the current power down image from Flash memory.
OTHER SETTINGS 5. Press [DISP]. Using the Alarm • You could press [SET] in place of [DISP] if you want to configure the alarm without an image. You can configure up to three alarms that cause the camera to beep and display a specified image at the time you specify. Specifying a movie or an audio snapshot plays back the image and the audio at the assigned time. Specifying a voice recording file plays the audio. 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the scene you want To set an alarm 7.
OTHER SETTINGS Stopping the Alarm Setting the Clock When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned off, the alarm will sound for about one minute (or until you stop it), and then the camera will turn on. To stop the alarm after it starts to sound, press any button. Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time zone, and to change its date and time settings.
OTHER SETTINGS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “City”, and then To set the current time and date press [ ]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press 5. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to select the [MENU]. geographical area that contains location you want to select as your Home Time zone, and then press [SET]. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust”, and then press [ ]. 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the city you want, 3. Set the current date and the time. and then press [SET]. 7.
OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Date Format Using World Time You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. You can use the World Time screen to view a time zone that is different from the home time zone when you go on a trip, etc. World Time can display the time in one of 162 cities in 32 time zones. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. To display the World Time screen 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style”, and then press [ ]. 1.
OTHER SETTINGS 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to To configure World Time settings select the city you want, and then press [SET]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. • This displays the current time in the city you select. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [ ]. • This displays the current World Time zone. 7. When the setting is the way you want, press [SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “World”, and then press [ ]. 4.
OTHER SETTINGS 6. After the setting is the way you want, press To configure summer time (DST) settings [SET]. • This displays the current time in accordance with your setting. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 7. Press [SET] again to exit the setting screen. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time”, and then press [ ]. • This displays the current World Time Settings. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “World”, and then press [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Display Language Changing the USB Port Protocol You can use the following procedure to select one of ten language as the display language. You can use the procedure below to change the communication protocol of the camera’s USB port when connecting to a computer, printer, or other external device. Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 1. In the REC mode or the PLAY mode, press 2.
OTHER SETTINGS • PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device. • Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader application). Formatting Built-in Memory Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered.
OTHER SETTINGS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Format”, and then press [SET]. • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “Cancel”.
USING A MEMORY CARD USING A MEMORY CARD You can expand the storage capabilities of your camera by using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard). You can also copy files from built-in flash memory to a memory card and from a memory card to flash memory. IMPORTANT! • Use only an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard with this camera. Proper operation is not guaranteed when any other type of card is used.
USING A MEMORY CARD 2. Positioning the memory Using a Memory Card card so its front is facing in the same direction as the camera’s monitor screen, carefully slide it into the card slot. IMPORTANT! • Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory card. • Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a memory card into the slot when you feel resistance. To insert a memory card into the camera 1.
USING A MEMORY CARD To remove a memory card from the camera Formatting a Memory Card Formatting a memory card deletes any data already stored on it. 1. Press the memory card into IMPORTANT! the camera and then release it. This will cause the card to come part way out of the camera. • Be sure to use the camera to format a memory card. Formatting a memory card on a computer and then using it in the camera can slow down data processing by the camera.
USING A MEMORY CARD 1. Load the memory card into the camera. Memory Card Precautions 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the REC • If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office.
USING A MEMORY CARD 3. Select the “PLAY” tab, Copying Files select “Copy”, and then press [ ]. Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in memory and a memory card. IMPORTANT! • Only snapshot, movie files, audio snapshot, and voice recording files recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied. • Files in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied. • Copying an audio snapshot copies both the image file and the audio file. 4.
USING A MEMORY CARD NOTE To copy a file from a memory card to built-in memory • Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number. With this procedure you can copy one file at a time. 1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure under “To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card”. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Card Built-in”, and then press [SET]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the file you want to copy. 4.
PRINTING IMAGES PRINTING IMAGES ■ Printing with a Computer A digital camera provides you with a variety of different ways to print the images it records. The three main printing methods are described below. Use the method that best suits your needs. Windows Users The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader and Photohands applications (page 222), which can be installed on a Windows computer for image transfer, management, and printing.
PRINTING IMAGES Macintosh Users The camera comes bundled with Photo Loader for the Macintosh, which can be installed for image transfer and management, but not for printing. Use commercially available software for printing with a Macintosh. For more information, see “Viewing Images on a Computer” (page 198) and “Installing the Software from the CD-ROM” (page 221).
PRINTING IMAGES 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of To configure print settings for a single image copies. • You can specify up to 99 for the number of copies. Specify 00 if you do not want to have the image printed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, 6. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press select “DPOF”, and then press [ ]. [DISP] so • 12 1 12 1 is displayed. indicates that date stamping is turned on.
PRINTING IMAGES 5. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press To configure print settings for all images [DISP] so 12 1 is displayed. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. • 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “DPOF”, and • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press [DISP] so is not displayed. 12 1 indicates that date stamping is turned on. 12 1 then press [ ]. 6. After all the settings are the way you want, 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All images”, and press [SET] to apply them.
PRINTING IMAGES To print a single image Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT, and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. DPOF support (page 189) also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed. • PictBridge is a standard established by the Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
PRINTING IMAGES 4. Connect the optionally available AC adaptor 5. Use the USB cable that comes with the to the camera. camera to connect the camera to a printer. • If you are using battery to power the camera, check to make sure that the battery power level is high enough to support the operation you are about to perform. 6. Load paper for printing the images into the printer. 7. Turn on the printer. • Note that the camera does not draw any power over the USB cable.
PRINTING IMAGES 9. On the camera’s monitor screen, use [ ] and To print a group of images [ ] to select “Print”, and then press [SET]. 1. Use the DPOF procedure on page 189 to • This starts printing and displays the message “Busy.... Please wait...” on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed. Pressing any of the camera’s buttons while printing is in progress will cause the message to reappear.
PRINTING IMAGES 4. On the camera’s monitor screen, use [ ] and 5. The camera will turn off automatically when [ ] to select “Print”, and then press [SET]. printing is complete. After this happens, disconnect the USB cable from the camera. • This starts printing and displays the message “Busy.... Please wait...” on the monitor screen. The message will disappear after a short while, even though printing is still being performed.
PRINTING IMAGES Printing Precautions PRINT Image Matching II • See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. • Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT, upgrades, etc. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera operation while printing is in progress. Doing so causes a printer error.
PRINTING IMAGES Exif Print Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.2, files include a wide range of shooting condition information that can be interpreted by an Exif Print printer to produce betterlooking prints. IMPORTANT! • Information about the availability of Exif Print compatible printer models can be obtained from each printer manufacturer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER After using the USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computer’s hard disk or other storage media. In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver located on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera onto your computer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 1. What you should do first depends on whether IMPORTANT! your computer is running under Windows 98/ Me/2000 or Windows XP. • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you connect the USB cable. • If battery goes low while you are not using the AC adaptor, data communication may stop and the camera may shut down.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 5. On the screen that appears after installation 6. Connect the optional AC adaptor to the [DC IN] is complete, select the “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” check box and then click [Finish] to restart your computer. connector of the camera, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • If you are using battery to power the camera, check to make sure that the battery power level is high enough to support the operation you are about to perform.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 7. Turn on the camera. • This will cause the “New Hardware...” dialog box to appear on the computer screen as the computer automatically detects the camera’s file memory. After you install the USB driver, “New Hardware...” dialog box will no longer appear when you perform the above steps to establish a USB connection. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. 8. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ ].
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER ■ Windows 98, 2000, Me 11. On your computer, double-click “My Computer”. 1. In the camera’s file memory (Removable Disk), rightclick the “Dcim” folder. • If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then [My Computer]. 2. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy]. 3. Double click [My Documents] to open it. 12. Double-click “Removable Disk”. 4. On the My Documents [Edit] menu, click [Paste]. • Your computer sees the camera’s file memory as a removable disk.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! USB Connection Precautions • Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in file memory. Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause a large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera. Always copy images to your computer memory before performing any edit, delete, move, or rename operation.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer • Low battery power can cause the camera to power down suddenly during data communication. Use the optional AC adaptor is recommended to power the camera during data communication with a computer. • If you want to transfer files from the camera’s built-in memory to a computer, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera before you connect the USB cable.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 1. Connect the optional AC adaptor to the [DC IN] 2. Turn on the camera. connector of the camera, and then plug it in to a household power outlet. • It makes no difference whether the camera is in the REC mode or PLAY mode. • If you are using battery to power the camera, check to make sure that the battery power level is high enough to support the operation you are about to perform. 3. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “USB”, and then press [ ]. 4.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER 9. To copy all the files in file memory to your • Take care when connecting the USB cable to the camera or your computer. USB ports and cable plugs are shaped for proper positioning. Macintosh hard disk, drag the “DCIM” folder to the folder to which you want to copy it. • Plug the USB cable plugs into the ports securely, as far as they will go. Proper operation is not possible if connections are not correct.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER USB Connection Precautions Operations You Can Perform from Your Computer • Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to “burn in” on the screen. • Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera operation while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted. The following are the operations you can perform while there is a USB connection between your camera and computer.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it. Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card. Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Memory Directory Structure Memory Data Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices. ■ Directory Structure DCIM 100CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI CIMG0003.WAV CIMG0004.JPG CIMG0004.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER SCENE* ... UP600001.JPE UP600002.JPE (BESTSHOT folder) ■ Folder and File Contents (User setup file) (User setup file) • DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files • Storage folder Folder for storing files created by the digital camera * These folders are created in built-in memory only.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER • FAVORITE folder Folder that contains Favorites image files (Image Size: 320 x 240 pixels) Image Files Supported by the Camera • Image files recorded with this camera • DCF protocol image files • DPOF file folder Folder that contains DPOF files Certain DCF functions may not be supported. When displaying an image recorded on another camera model, it may take a long time for the image to appear on the display.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER Built-in Memory and Memory Card Precautions • Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files in memory. When transferring memory contents to a hard disk, CD-R, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together. You can change the name of the DCIM folder on your computer. Changing the name to a date is a good way to keep track of multiple DCIM folders.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER The album feature of the camera creates files that make it possible for you to view images on your computer in a photo album layout. You can also use the applications contained on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera to automate image transfer and to retouch images. • You can use the Web browser shown below to view or print the contents of an album.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. IMPORTANT! • Never open the battery compartment cover or remove the memory card from the camera while an album is being created. Doing so not only runs the risk of certain album files being skipped, it can also result in image data and other data in memory being corrupted. • If memory becomes full while an album is being created, the message “Memory Full” appears on the monitor screen and album creation is terminated.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Selecting an Album Layout Configuring Detailed Album Settings You can select from among 10 different display layouts for an album. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. Album”, and then press [ ]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Set Up”, and then Album”, and then press [ ]. press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Layout”. 4.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Background Color ■ Image Use You can specify white, black, or gray as the color of the album background using the procedure under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings”. This setting lets you select from among three different image uses, as described below. Select the image use that best suits the way you plan to use the image. ■ Album Type There are two album types: “Normal” and “Index/Info”.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ Auto Album Creation On/Off NOTE • Depending on the number of images in memory, it can take quite a bit of time to complete auto album creation when you turn off the camera. If you do not plan to use the album feature, we suggest that you keep auto album creation turned off, which shortens the amount of time the camera takes to power down completely. This setting controls whether an album is created automatically whenever you turn off the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER 4. If you created the album after selecting Viewing Album Files “Index/Info” as the album type under “Configuring Detailed Album Settings” on page 215, you can click one of the following display options. You can view and print album files using your computer’s Web browser application. 1. Use your computer to access the data in built- Album : Displays an album created by the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER • The following describes the information that appears on the Info Screen.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER This Info Screen item: Shows this: Saving an Album Digital zoom Digital zoom setting World Location Date Recording date and time Model Camera model name • To save an album, copy the “DCIM” folder from camera memory or the memory card to your computer’s hard disk, a CD-R, an MO disk, or some other storage medium. Note that copying only the “ALBUM” folder, does not copy image data and other necessary files.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER To delete an album Installing the Software from the CD-ROM Your digital camera comes bundled with useful applications for using it in combination with a computer. Install the applications you need on your computer. 1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the “PLAY” tab, select “Create Album”, About the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) and then press [ ]. 3.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Photo Loader (for Windows/Macintosh) This application automatically transfers image, audio snapshot, and voice recording WAV files from the camera to your computer. Photo Loader automatically stores transferred files in folders named using the current date (year, month, day) and generates HTML files that make it possible to view images using a web browser. Photo Loader (Windows version only) also includes a feature that simplifies the task of attaching images to e-mail.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Macintosh Computer System Requirements Computer system requirements depend on each of the applications, as described below.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! Installing Software from the CD-ROM in Windows • For details about Windows minimum system requirements, see the “Readme” file on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera. • For details about Macintosh minimum system requirements, use a Web browser application to read the contents of the “readme” file on the CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) that comes bundled with the camera.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Getting Started Viewing the Contents of the “Read me” File Start up your computer and insert the CD-ROM into its CDROM drive. This will automatically launch the menu application, which displays a menu screen on your computer. You should always read the “Read me” file for any application before installing it. The “Read me” file contains information you need to know when installing the application. • The menu application may not start up automatically on some computers.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Installing an Application Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) 1. Click the “Install” button for the application 1. In the “Manual” area, click the name of the you want to install. manual you want to read. 2. Follow the instructions that appear on your IMPORTANT! computer screen. • You need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to read user documentation files.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER User Registration Installing Software from the CD-ROM on a Macintosh You can perform user registration over the Internet. To do so, of course, you need to be able to connect to the Internet with your computer. Use the procedures in this section to install the software from the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software) to your computer. 1. Click the “Register” button. Installing Software • This starts up your Web browser and accesses the user registration website.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To install Photo Loader Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files) To perform the following procedures, you must have Acrobat Reader installed on your Macintosh. You can download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader by visiting the Adobe Systems website. 1. Open the folder named “Photo Loader”. 2. Open the folder named “English”, and then open the file named “Important”. ■ To view the camera user’s guide 3.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER ■ To read the Photo Loader user’s guide 1. On the CD-ROM, open the “Manual” folder. 2. Open the “Photo Loader” folder and then open the “English” folder. 3. Open “PhotoLoader_english”. ■ To register as a user Internet registration only is supported. Visit the following CASIO website to register: http://world.casio.
APPENDIX APPENDIX Filter Off / B/W / Sepia / Red / Green / Blue / Yellow / Pink / Purple Sharpness Saturation Hard / Normal / Soft High / Normal / Low Contrast Flash Intensity High / Normal / Low Strong / Normal / Weak ■ REC mode Grid Digital Zoom On / Off On / Off ● REC tab menu Review L/R Key On / Off EV shift / White Balance / ISO / Metering / Menu Reference The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings.
APPENDIX ● Set Up tab menu ● Memory tab menu Flash Focus On / Off On / Off Sounds Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation / Volume White Balance ISO On / Off On / Off Startup File No. On (Selectable image) / Off Continue / Reset AF Area Metering On / Off On / Off World Time Home / World Home Time setup (city, DST, etc.) Cont. / BKT Flash Intensity On / Off On / Off Date Style World Time setup (city, DST, etc.
APPENDIX ■ PLAY mode ● Set Up tab menu ● PLAY tab menu Slideshow Start / Images / Time / Interval / Cancel Calendar Favorites – Show / Save / Cancel DPOF Protect Select images / All images / Cancel On / All Files : On / Cancel Rotation Resize Rotate / Cancel 1600 x 1200 / 1280 x 960 / 640 x 480 / Trimming Create Album Cancel – Create / Delete / Layout / Set Up / Cancel Dubbing Alarm – Alarm setups Copy Built-in Card / Card Sounds Startup / Half Shutter /Shutter / Operation / Volume Start
APPENDIX REC mode Indicator Lamp Reference The camera has three indicator lamps: a green operation lamp, a red operation lamp, and a self-timer lamp. These lamps light and flash to indicate the current operational status of the camera. Operation Lamp Green Red Self-timer Lamp Operational (Power on, recording Lit Green operation lamp enabled) Flash is charging. Self-timer lamp Pattern 3 Lit Flash charging is complete. Auto Focus operation was successful.
APPENDIX Operation Lamp Green Self-timer Lamp Red Pattern 3 PLAY mode Meaning Red Pattern 3 Low battery alert Formatting card Pattern 3 Powering down Operation Lamp Green Red enabled) One of the following operations is IMPORTANT! being performed: delete, DPOF, image protect, copy, album creation, Pattern 3 Pattern 2 Lit Pattern 3 234 Meaning Red Operational (Power on, recording Lit • When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the green operation lamp i
APPENDIX Rapid Charger Unit The rapid charger unit has a [CHARGE] lamp that lights or flashes in accordance with the charger unit operation that is being performed. [CHARGE] lamp [CHARGE] Lamp Color Red Green Red Amber Status Lit [CHARGE] lamp Meaning Charging Lit Charging complete Flashing Charger unit or battery abnormality Lit Charge standby state (Ambient temperature is too high or too low.
APPENDIX Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Power does not turn on. 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. 1) Orient the battery correctly (page 38). 2) Charge the battery (page 35). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery. Camera suddenly powers down. 1) Auto Power Off activated (page 47).
Image Recording APPENDIX Symptom Possible Cause Action Auto Focus does not focus properly 1) The lens is dirty. 2) The phase differential sensor is dirty. 3) You are blocking the phase differential sensor with your finger. 4) The subject is not located in the center of the focus frame when you compose the image. 5) The subject you are shooting is a type that is not compatible with Auto Focus operation (page 58). 6) You are moving the camera.
APPENDIX Image Recording Symptom Possible Cause Action Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. The battery is dead. Charge the battery (page 35). Monitor screen image is out of focus. 1) You are using the Manual Focus Mode and have not focused the image. 2) You are trying to use the Macro Mode ( ) when shooting a scenery or portrait shot. 3) You are trying to use Auto Focus or the Infinity Mode ( ) when shooting a close-up shot. 1) Focus the image (page 78).
APPENDIX Possible Cause Action Sunlight or light from another source is shining directly into the lens during recording. Position the camera so sunlight does not shine directly into the lens. Images are not displayed. A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera. This camera cannot display non-DCF images recorded onto a memory card using another digital camera. All buttons and switches are disabled.
APPENDIX ■ If you have problems installing the USB driver... You may not be able to install the USB driver properly if you use the USB cable to connect the camera to a computer running Windows 98 before installing the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM (CASIO Digital Camera Software), or if you have another type of driver installed. This will make it impossible for the computer to recognize the digital camera when it is connected. If this happens, you will need to re-install the camera’s USB driver.
APPENDIX Display Messages Alarm setting complete. This message appears after you change the alarm setting. Battery is low. The battery is dead. Can not find the file. The camera cannot find the image specified by the slideshow “Images” setting. Specify another image (page 150). Cannot register any more files. Card ERROR • You are attempting to register a BESTSHOT setup when the “SCENE” folder already contains 999 setups.
APPENDIX The card is locked. The LOCK switch of the SD memory card is locked. You cannot store images to or delete images from a memory card that is locked. There are no files. There are no files in built-in memory or on the memory card. Specifications Product ............................... Digital Camera Model .................................. EX-P600 There are no printing There are no DPOF settings specifying images and images. the number of copies of each for printing. Set up DPOF.
APPENDIX Approximate Memory Capacity and File sizes: • Movies (320 x 240 pixels) Data Size Recording Time • Snapshots File Size (pixels) 2816 x 2112 2816 x 1872 (3:2) 2048 x 1536 1600 x 1200 (UXGA) 1280 x 960 (SXGA) 640 x 480 (VGA) Quality Fine Normal Economy TIFF Fine Normal Economy TIFF Fine Normal Economy TIFF Fine Normal Economy TIFF Fine Normal Economy TIFF Fine Normal Economy TIFF Built-in flash Approximate Image File Size memory 9.2MB 3.0MB 2.4MB 1.6MB 17.0MB 2.7MB 2.1MB 1.4MB 15.1MB 1.
APPENDIX Approximate Focus Range (from lens surface) Normal ............................. 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) Macro .............................. Approximately 10cm to 50cm (3.9˝ to 19.7˝) at wide angle Approximately 40cm to 50cm (15.6˝ to 19.7˝) at telephoto White Balance .................... Automatic, fixed (7 modes), manual switching Exposure Control Light Metering ................. Multi-pattern by CCD Exposure .........................
APPENDIX ■ Power Requirements Monitor Screen .................. 2.0-inch TFT color LCD 115,200 pixels (480 x 240) Power Requirements ........ Rechargeable lithium ion battery (NP-40) x 1 AC adaptor (AD-C40) Viewfinder .......................... Monitor screen and optical viewfinder Timekeeping Functions .... Built-in digital quartz clock Date and Time ................ Recorded with image data Auto Calendar ................. To 2049 World Time ......................
APPENDIX *2 Continuous Recording Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Monitor screen: On • Flash: Off • Image recorded approximately every 15 seconds ■ Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery (NP-40) *3 Continuous Playback Conditions • Temperature: 23°C (73°F) • Scroll one image about every 10 seconds Operating Temperature Range .................................. 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) *4 Voice recording times are based on continuous recording. Dimensions ........................ 38.5(W) x 38.
APPENDIX ■ Special battery charger unit (BC-30L) : Plug-in Type Power Supply • Use only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium ion battery to power this camera. Use of any other type of battery is not supported. • This camera does not have a separate battery for the clock. The date and time settings of the camera are cleared whenever power is totally cut off (from both the battery and AC adaptor). Be sure to reconfigure these settings after power is interrupted (page 51). Power Requirement ..........
